Vohimasina Nord

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Vohimasina Nord
Vohimasina Nord (Madagascar)
Vohimasina Nord
Vohimasina Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°8′E / -21.733, 48.133
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohimasina Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90.3% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are oranges, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 2.2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°8′E / -21.733, 48.133